initially
/ɪˈnɪʃəli/ adverb B1- At the beginning. · Initially, I found city life incredibly difficult, but now I'm used to it.
- Relating to initials.
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Initially, the practice faced significant societal resistance, as many everyday citizens considered it fundamentally elitist and inherently unfair.
The confined yet comfortable space of a train cabin naturally limits your options, which initially feels incredibly restrictive.
Brilliant autumn foliage, windswept pines, and crystalline lakes were rendered in intense hues that initially shocked conservative critics of the era.
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